Olfactory Properties of Virginia cedarwood(Juniperus virginiana) essential oil/USA wild harvestThe mobile dark orange mobile liquid of Virginia cedarwood essential oil presents a rich, dry, precious-woody aroma with a delicate balsamic, sweet undertone. As the dry out deepens the aroma becomes dryer, more precious woods-like with a hint of punguent spiciness to it. There is a unique aroma that is part of the bouquet which reminds one of the aroma that springs forth when rain touches dry earth. The radiance and tenacity of the oil are very good

In natural perfumery the oil is valuable in incense creations; sacred perfumes, forest notes; amber bases, earth accords, new mown hay creations; russian leather notes; musk accordsInteresting facts about Eastern Red Cedar/Virginia cedar/Juniperus virginiana1. Because of its rot resistance the wood is used for fence posts2. Because the aromatic wood is avoided by moths it is in demand as lining for clothes chests and closets, often referred to as cedar closets and cedar chests.3. If correctly prepared, it makes excellent English longbows, flatbows, and Native American sinew-backed bows.4. Inner bark strips are pealed from the tree. Strips may be split into fine lacings and ties. Cedar strips were also used to weave storage bags and finely twined mats. Cedar strips also make a red dye. Cedar wood was splint into planks for use in lining birch bark canoes. Chippewa used cedar bows for bedding material.5.Red cedar and other junipers are important to wildlife throughout the country. Their twigs and foliage are eaten extensively by hoofed browsers, but the chief attraction to wildlife is the bluish-black berry-like fruit. The cedar waxwing is one of the principal users of red cedar berries, but numerous other birds and mammals, both large and small, make these fruits an important part of their diet. In addition to their wildlife food value, cedars provide important protective and nesting cover. Chipping sparrows, robins, song sparrows, and mockingbirds use these trees as one of their favorite nesting sites. Juncos, myrtle warblers, sparrows of various kinds, and other birds use the dense foliage as roosting cover. In winter, their dense protective shelter is especially valuable. 6. Flutes made from red cedar wood were highly regarded by the Cheyenne.

Outstanding as a top note and modifier in many high class floral perfumes, colognes, chypres, amber bases, culinary perfumes. Because of the effects of the lime oil can be felt in both the top note and heart note phases of compositions in which it is used

Uses for Lime1. In cooking, lime is valued both for the acidity of its juice and the floral aroma of its zest. It is a very common ingredient in authentic Mexican, Southwestern United States, Vietnamese, and Thai dishes. It is also used for its pickling properties in ceviche. Additionally, the leaves of lime are used in southeast Asian cuisine. The use of dried limes (called black lime or loomi) as a flavouring is typical of Persian cuisine and Iraqi cuisine, as well as in Gulf-style baharat (a spice mixture that is also called kabsa or kebsa). Limes are also an essential element in Tamil cuisine.2. Juice: In the West Indies, the juice has been used in the process of dyeing leather. On the island of St. Johns, a cosmetic manufacturer produces a bottled Lime Moisture Lotion as a skin-conditioner.3. Twigs: In tropical Africa, lime twigs are popular chewsticks.4. In Malaya, the juice is taken as a tonic and to relieve stomach ailments. Mixed with oil, it is given as a vermifuge. The pickled fruit, with other substances, is poulticed on the head to allay neuralgia. In India, the pickled fruit is eaten to relieve indigestion. The juice of the Mexican lime is regarded as an antiseptic, tonic, an antiscorbutic, an astringent, and as a diuretic in liver ailments, a digestive stimulant, a remedy for intestinal hemorrhage and hemorrhoids, heart palpitations, headache, convulsive cough, rheumatism, arthritis, falling hair, bad breath, and as a disinfectant for all kinds of ulcers when applied in a poultice.5. In order to prevent scurvy during the 19th century, British sailors were issued a daily allowance of citrus such as lime (presumably Citrus aurantifolia)[citation needed], which led in time to the nickname "limey" for all Britons. It was later discovered that this beneficial effect derived from the quantities of Vitamin C the fruit contains.

Lime in LiteratureThere is a beautiful stream meandering through the open fields. Its waters are clear and cool. They are the melted snows of Orizava. Upon its banks grow clumps of the cocoa-palm and the majestic plantain. There are gardens upon its banks, and orchards filled with the fruit-trees of the tropics. I see the orange with its golden globes, the sweet lime, the shaddock, and the guava-tree. I ride under the shade of the aguacate (Laurus Persea), and pluck the luscious fruits of the cherimolla. The breeze blowing over fields carries on its wings the aroma of the coffee-tree, the indigo-plant, the vanilla bean, or the wholesome cacao (Theobroma Cacao); and, far as the eye can reach, I see glancing gaily in the sun the green spears and golden tassels of the sugar-cane.The Rifle Rangers, by Captain Mayne Reid

Hark! A gentle tapping at the blue window that looks out on the garden!What is it? Nothing; a bough of hawthorn that has come to see what weare doing in the cool kitchen. Trees are inquisitive and often excited;but they do not count, one has nothing to say to them, they areirresponsible, they obey the wind, which has no principles.... But whatis that? I hear steps!... Up, ears open; nose on the alert!... It is thebaker coming up to the rails, while the postman is opening a little gatein the hedge of lime-trees. They are friends; it is well; they bringsomething: you can greet them and wag your tail discreetly twice orthrice, with a patronizing smile....Our Friend the Dog, by Maurice Maeterlinck

Then Greg did a fire dance with two sparklers. He dances ratherwell,--not real one-steps and waltzes, but weird things he makes uphimself. This one lasted as long as the sparklers burned, and it wasquite gorgeous. After that we had a candle-light procession aroundthe garden, and the grown people said that the candles looked verymysterious bobbing in and out between the trees. We felt more likehigh priests than patriots, but it was very festive and wonderful,and when we ended by having cakes and lime-juice on the porch athalf-past nine, everybody agreed that it had been a real celebrationand quite different.Us and the Bottleman, by Edith Ballinger“What are those yellow things in that glass jar?” Maida asked.

I paused on the bank a few moments observing the current, inorder to ascertain the direction of its source, towards which, Iproceeded, travelling on the bank until noon, when I entered abeautiful lime grove, the fruit of which, completely strewed theground. After I had devoured as many of these, rind and all, assatisfied the cravings of hunger, I filled my jacket pockets,fearing I might not again meet with such a timely supply.Narrative of the shipwreck of the brigBetsey, of Wiscasset, Maine, and murder of five of her crew, by pirates,, by Daniel CollinsMountains shimmered in the distance like visions seen in dreams, mountains like towering emeralds springing from a sapphire sea! We passed tiny hamlets, half-hidden in lime orchards, and cocoa-groves with yellow patches of cane gleaming here and there against a background of forest. As we drew nearer we could see white torrents dashing tempestuously down through green valleys, for Dominica has a too plenteous water-supply, since in some districts three hundred inches a year is the average rainfall. It rained seven times in the three hours that we passed on shore, but the showers were gentle ones, and we found generous shelter in the wonderful Botanical Garden, where we spent most of our time.Ladies-In-Waiting, by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Uses of Sugandha kokila1. The wood is used in cabinet making2. Used in traditional medicine as a demulcent and stimulant. A paste of the seeds is used in muscular swelling3. The oil and wood are used in incense making

About Me

Since childhood I have been interested in the world of natural aromatics. This interest gradually developed into our home business White Lotus Aromatics. Keypoints along this aromatic journey were:
1) living on a small farm in India where many tropical fragrant plants were to be found
2) a career in horticulture, highlighted by working on a formal garden estate, Filoli
3) many journeys throughout the length and breadth of India to explore India's ancient and modern aromatic traditions.
Please note that I have an interest in the wonderful world of natural aromatics, but have no therapeutic expertise. Any mention of ayurveda or other traditional healing systems in strictly for cultural interest.